The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-08-06
MY YELLED CLIENT.

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At the time of the incident | am
about to relate, | was young solic-
itor, with no very considerable prac-
tice, and therefore not always so dis
erect as might have been, had /
been able 10 pick and choose my
clients
My business hours were ostensi-
bly, from ten to five; but the fact of
my house adjoining the office made
me subscryicnt to the wishes of the
public beyond the time stated on
the brass plate at my Office door.
In fact, it was generally afte? bust
ness hours that my most profitable
clients came and though | can say I
refused many Il time the agency of
some shady business, still, ! must
confess with regret that once or
twice found myself unwittingly
involved in transactions which |
would much rather left alone. One
of these have occasion to remem-
ber too well, and can never thin k
of it but | thank Providence for
saving me from becoming an ACCOM-
plicc unwittingly in a most daring
piece of fimposture.
| was interrupted one night at tea
by the servant entering and saying
that lady wished to see me. Has
tily finishing the meal, | hurried to
my business room As entered
and bowed, Il lady rose, made
slight courtesy, and remained
standing. | begged her to be seated
and asked of what service | could
be to her 1t was a little time be-
fore she answered, and then it was
in Il nervous, frightened way, glanc-
ing round the room as if she were
afraid somebody else was present. |
saw that, although she was dressed
in good style, she had not the air of
n lady but rs she wore Il thick veil
| could not distinguish her features,
though | made out gray hair here
and there.
Il suppose had better explain
who am and what | want she
began. Il am Miss Howard ofGm-
ham Square, and want you to
make out my will"
| started involuntarily, for this
elderly person, though had never
seen her before, had been the sub
iect Of many Il gossip with the neigh
bors. She WIS reported to br very
wealthy but had apparently aban-
doned the world, for during the last
five years, she had shut herself up
in her house, seeing no one but her
My curiosity was there
fore piqued at the idea of making
out this old ccccntric's will. Taking
a pen, asked her TO give me the
particulars of how She wished the
property disposed Of
"That is very simple" she said.
Il wish my whole property to go to
Mr. David Simpson of Stafford street
here. have never been married
and ! want the will framed 50 as to
cut off amy heir who might claim
relationship tome ! also wish you
to act as my executor in seeing my
will carried into effect.
! made a note Of the instructions.
and asked when ii would be conven-
lent for her to call and sign the
deed.
"If you could have it written out
by tomorrow night, | could call
then and sign it. | would like i'll
you could arrange to have a doctor
present to be u witness tony signing
"A young doctor if possible
Certainly, madam. Tomorrow
night at this time will suit and | |
will arrange to have doctor pres
ent. Is there nothing else you wish |
in the will ?"
NO ; nothing" she said, rising.
'But be sure you made it so as to
cut of all relations"
assured her everything would
be as she desired and after assist
ing her into the cab which was wait
ing, noticing the while that she had |
1 slight limp in her walk, retired |
10 my room to frame the will in ac-
,orlance with my instructions.
Next night, punctual to minute,
She called and rs had Il doctor
present, the ceremony of signing as.
! witness along with my clerk, and
a certificate of sanity, as